In English, we will be reading the book FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith. The story is about a young boy, bewitched by his father's unrelenting passion to fly. Children will complete a number of sentence level skills and apply these to a written narrative and a recount letter. Within the Ready Steady Write scheme, the children will continue to practise spellings and their handwriting.
In Maths, we will be completing our first Multiplication and division unit. Pupils will be taught how to identify multiples, factors, common factors, prime numbers, square numbers and cube numbers. We will then develop our knowledge of multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000. We will then complete our first fractions unit; children will begin this unit revising their knowledge of equivalent fractions before learning about unit and non-unit fractions; and families of equivalent fractions. Pupils will be taught how to convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers.
In Science, the children will learn about a variety of forces including gravity, air resistance, water resistance and friction. They will explore how simple mechanisms can be used to make work easier; observe and explain how gravity causes an unsupported object to fall towards the Earth. The children will then research the relative effects of the gravitational pull on other planets and will carry out a range of activities to identify the effects of friction, air resistance, and water resistance on objects. They will then consider ways of reducing water resistance through streamlining. Children will be working scientifically to measure force using force meters and will use their results to form conclusions.
In RE, pupils explore Hindu beliefs about the cycle of life and death and consider how these beliefs influence the way Hindus live today. They learn about Brahman, the ultimate reality, and the roles of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva within Hindu belief. Pupils investigate the concepts of atman (the soul), samsara (the cycle of birth, death and rebirth), karma and moksha, and explore how actions and choices are believed to affect future lives. Through discussion, reflection and creative activities, children consider how Hindu beliefs shape moral decision-making, daily life, and attitudes towards death. They are encouraged to compare these beliefs with their own views and other religious and non-religious worldviews, developing their understanding of diversity, respect and thoughtful enquiry.
In Art, children will investigate Egyptian works of art in order to develop their understanding of, and their skills in, the visual elements of art and design. Using a range of materials and mediums, children will apply their skills to creating an Egyptian cartouche and a canopic jar.
In DT, the children will be learning about ‘Moving Mechanisms’. Children will investigate different mechanical, pneumatic systems before designing and making a prototype for a pneumatic product.
In Music, our unit is South and West Africa. The children will be learning to sing a traditional African song unaccompanied. They will use tuned percussion to play a chord progression to perform a piece of music as an ensemble and learn to create an eight beat break to play within a performance.
In PSHE, we will be studying the unit ‘Celebrating Difference’. Over this unit of work, children will develop their understanding of differences between cultures; the term racism; how rumour-spreading and name-calling can be bullying behaviours; the difference between direct and indirect types of bullying; compare their life with people in the developing world and begin to understand a different culture from their own.
In French, we will be continuing to develop sentences about family members. We will be using Kapow French for our learning in class this year although all children are able to practise their learning at home using the online resource Linguascope.
In PE this term, the children will be learning about gymnastics. They will develop their individual skills when learning about jumps, rolls and balances. The children will then create routines and understand the importance of body management when using equipment.
In their second PE lesson, the children will be developing their knowledge and understanding when taking part in orienteering. They will need to use their co-operation, communication skills and determination whilst completing a variety of activities.